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World Lit Before 1600 Exam 1 Detailed Questions And Expert Answers 2024
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pietas - ANS fulfilling ones duties to the gods
allegory - ANS comes from the greek word "speaking otherwise". describes
any writing that has a double meaning
Invocation of the muse - ANS a prayer made to 1 of the 9 muses in which the
poet asks for inspiration, skills or knowledge to create a poem worthy of his
subject matter. It traditionally begins Roman epics and elegies
Muses, The Nine - ANS the 9 daughters of Zeus who had power to inspire
artists, poets, singers, and writers
double motivation - ANS very crucial component in Aeneid, when events are
motivated by both the will of the gods and by human actions or failures
epic - ANS a long narrative poem where characters of high position are in
adventures formed in relationship to a heroic figure that was important
during a certain historical time
epic question - ANS the question addressed to the MUSE at the beginning of
an epic. (the answer constitutes the narrative of the work)
"in medias res" - ANS LATIN for "in the midst of things", it is the middle of the
narrative, where the narrative is opened
tragedy - ANS a dramatic representation of the fall of kings/nobles, begins in
happiness ends in catastrophe. (the opposite of a comedy)
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mechane - ANS a crane used in greek theatre to life actors into the air,
usually to portray a fight.
"Letter to a friend" - ANS - by Epicurus, Greek, 341-270 b.c.e
- we don't need luxuries, be happy with what you have
- we shouldn't fear death, life isn't predetermined by destiny "We should
laugh at destiny"
- we get judged off of our choices (STOICISM perspective)
-"Live like a god amongst men".
- major themes are PRUDENCE (think before act) and JUSTICE
-in order to live a healthy tranquil life you must make prudent choices
"Croesus" - ANS - by Herodotus, 425 century bc
- political power
-wealth/riches
- fame
"Cleanthes" - ANS - was a disciple of Zeno, greek, 334-261 b.c.e
- theme of stoicism: happiness and judgement should be based on behavior
-we should follow the laws of the universe, we must praise ZEUS
- we should not be focused on wealth, but "the pleasure of health"
"Marcus Aurelius" - ANS - written by Marcus Aurelius himself, emperor of
rome, in 121-180 c.e.
- DONT WORRY ABOUT PAST OR FUTURE LIVE IN THE NOW, it can lead to
anxiety
-PIETY and JUSTICE
-do not let yourself be controlled by others opinions (sense of independence)
-"Live in the moment"
- BIG ON DEATH! after death there might be nothing after it.... some may
question if the gods are okay with that but he says how he has faith in the
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